Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
saltarius
ID:
475753

Status:
valid

Authors:
Crosswh.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Amer. Midl. Naturalist 84: 243 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475085

Common Names

  • Penstemon Saltarius
  • Salt Penstemon
  • Salt Beardtongue

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Description

Penstemon saltarius (also called the salt-tolerant beardtongue, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with blue-violet flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Penstemon saltarius is used in ornamental gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and butterflies to gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Penstemon saltarius is a pink, tubular flower. The seed is a small, round, brown seed. The seedlings are small, round, and brown.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Penstemon saltarius is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is best done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cool, moist environment and kept at a temperature of at least 60°F (15°C). The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Penstemon saltarius

Penstemon saltarius can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.

Penstemon saltarius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Penstemon saltarius?

Penstemon saltarius

What is the common name of Penstemon saltarius?

Saltbush Penstemon

What is the natural habitat of Penstemon saltarius?

Open woodlands, rocky slopes, and meadows

Species in the Penstemon genus

Penstemon brevisepalus, Penstemon franklinii, Penstemon schaffneri, Penstemon saltarius, Penstemon moronensis, Penstemon inflatus, Penstemon pseudoparvus, Penstemon oklahomensis, Penstemon nitidus, Penstemon campanulatus, Penstemon tubiflorus, Penstemon vizcainensis, Penstemon vulcanellus, Penstemon gormanii, Penstemon gracilis, Penstemon gentianoides, Penstemon xylus, Penstemon superbus, Penstemon griffinii, Penstemon metcalfei, Penstemon wendtiorum, Penstemon dubius, Penstemon albidus, Penstemon ambiguus, Penstemon angustifolius, Penstemon auriberbis, Penstemon buckleyi, Penstemon clutei, Penstemon cobaea, Penstemon digitalis, Penstemon fendleri, Penstemon glaber, Penstemon haydenii, Penstemon jamesii, Penstemon laxiflorus, Penstemon pallidus, Penstemon procerus, Penstemon serrulatus, Penstemon tubaeflorus, Penstemon virens, Penstemon imberbis, Penstemon abietinus, Penstemon acaulis, Penstemon acuminatus, Penstemon alamosensis, Penstemon albertinus, Penstemon albomarginatus, Penstemon anguineus, Penstemon arenarius, Penstemon arenicola,

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Frank Samuel Crosswhite (1940-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crosswh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:187756-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].